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Gretchen Geivett

Gretchen Geivett

Maryland Heights,MO

Summary

Curious and creative software developer with an eagerness to learn and an interest in producing clean and concise code. Clear understanding of the software development cycle as well as QA testing. A quick kinesthetic learner who can work independently but thrives in a team environment.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer Trainee

GalaxE Solutions
St Louis, United States
03.2021 - Current
  • Trained with company backend development in Java and Spring using microservices approach. Included API testing in Postman.
  • Collaborated with other developers to identify and alleviate number of bugs and errors in software. Helped one another to understand new or confusing concepts.
  • Analyzed source code to identify and rectify potential functionality issues and better usability flow.
  • Supported software engineering projects in Agile work environment using Kanban board.
  • Gained knowledge on using Git in IDE, CLI and GitHub Desktop. Worked on remote repository with team members, improved understanding of different branches and merging practices on a large project.
  • Better understanding of how to work on the UI, recreating inconsistencies from QA in local, troubleshooting issues and testing procedures.
  • Some understanding of integration with Jenkins, cross-browser testing in Sauce Labs, flags for variations in Launch Darkly and logging analytics with Splunk.

Aerial Instructor / Performer

St Louis Aerial Collective
St Louis, Missouri
12.2018 - 08.2021
  • Kept optimal physical conditioning to handle multiple classes as well as personal training in several apparatus (lyra/hoop, straps, silks, sling, dance trapeze).
  • Developed and executed innovative strategies for students of all levels to gain specific physical accomplishments and attain personal goals on the apparatus of their choice.
  • Helped with safely rigging apparatus for different classes, practice and during shows.
  • Created and helped enhance choreography for group and solo performances.
  • Acquired costumes and maintained equipment for safe practice and performance-ready conditions.

Co-Producer / Performer

The Sideshow Menagerie
St Louis, Missouri
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • Helped create monetized opportunities for amateur aerial performers in St. Louis area.
  • Created themes for different types of shows, helped make promotional decisions as well as keeping organized for each event with set, rigging and performers' lists.
  • Prepared each location beforehand including setting up rigging situation and seating, Cleaned up after every event.
  • Took on various roles throughout show including stage-hand, rigger and performer.

Education

No Degree - General Studies

St Louis Community College
St Louis, MO

Certification - Java Full Stack Software Developer

Claim Academy
St. Louis, MO
09.2020

Skills

  • Eagerness to Learn New Technologies
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Source and Version Control: Git, GitHub
  • API Design and Development
  • Java
  • Spring framework
  • HTML / CSS / JavaScript
  • React
  • MySQL
  • Software Components and Libraries
  • Debugging and Troubleshooting
  • Testing and maintenance
  • SOAP and RESTful Web Services
  • Agile/Scrum Methodology with Kanban board
  • Some knowledge of Jenkins, Launch Darkly and Sauce Labs
  • Software Development

Work Availability

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Quote

Fortune favors the brave.

Timeline

Software Engineer Trainee

GalaxE Solutions
03.2021 - Current

Co-Producer / Performer

The Sideshow Menagerie
06.2019 - 03.2020

Aerial Instructor / Performer

St Louis Aerial Collective
12.2018 - 08.2021

No Degree - General Studies

St Louis Community College

Certification - Java Full Stack Software Developer

Claim Academy
Gretchen Geivett